Landscape Architect​/Designer

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Towson, MD
• Job #: 120675
• Category:
  Engineering
• Job Type: Permanent
• Branch:
  Pittsburgh
• Salary: $80,000.00 - $
• Phone:

Our client in Towson, MD is looking for a Landscape Architect/Designer to join their team.

• Prepare planning documents (from concept through refinement and jurisdictional submission) of large‑scale mixed‑use, commercial use, K‑12 master planning, master‑planned communities, and public space developments.
• Prepare detailed site planning and feasibility studies for all asset classes (residential, retail, office, commerce, hospitality, environmental, park, recreation, institutional, educational etc.).
• Prepare construction documentation for permit packages including site, grading, open space, forest conservation, pattern books, landscape, details, variances and cost estimates for Baltimore City and various Maryland counties.
• Develop landscape architectural design and detailing for a variety of land development components such as monumental entrances, streetscapes, clubhouses/community centers, playgrounds, plazas, courtyards, pocket parks, hiking trails etc.
• Actively participate in industry and professional associations such as ASLA, APA, or ULI.
• Participate in meetings with clients, stakeholders, and governing bodies, while also writing reports, technical memos, and letters.
• Support project management by providing attention to scheduling, budgets, deliverables and construction services.
• Work in close partnership with practice leadership as a strategic partner, supporting departmental leadership, guiding production teams, and helping shape and deliver the department’s long‑term vision, performance objectives, and growth strategy.
• Attend learning sessions and industry meetings to stay current with design, technology and practice trends.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in landscape architecture from an accredited university.
• Licensed Professional Landscape Architect not required but a plus.
• Certified Planner (AICP) not required but a plus.
• 5‑8 years of experience in planning and landscape architectural design.
• Familiarity with local jurisdictional requirements from comprehensive plans, to zoning codes, to detailed subdivision, landscape, and signage regulations/guidelines, including the ability to help craft modifications to these documents.
• Excellent written, graphic, diagrammatic and oral presentation communication skills.
• Fluency in AutoCAD (Civil 3D, Land F/X), MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign), and 3D modeling software (Revit, Sketch Up, or Rhino).
• The ability to collect, organize, and present data in creative ways to team members and clients.
• Experience in private sector projects; public sector is a plus.
• Experience in environmental documentation related to Forest Conservation Act and the ability to perform field assessments, data collection, and site analysis outdoors which includes travel and the potential to be on your feet for hours.